# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220160350005` · 02/02/2016 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 68
- **Mine experience:** 11.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

EE was tasked to assist in the replacement of 2 hole liner for a drop box at the A side primary crusher. While in the process of lifting and handing the liner to another mechanic ee felt a sharp pain in left bicep. EE was taken to clinic for medical evaluation; tore left bicep; surgery required

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*